The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in El Centro

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to El Centro

If it's your first trip to El Centro, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to El Centro. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in El Centro. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in El Centro for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited El Centro beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in El Centro for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Best Western El Centro Inn

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in El Centro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 2352 S 4Th Street, Best Western El Centro Inn has great rooms from $187 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and a hot tub. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this relaxing hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking


Fairfield Inn & Suites El Centro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Fairfield Inn & Suites El Centro which has nice rooms starting at $184. Offering room service, a fitness center, breakfast, child care, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 503 Danenburg Drive. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.8 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


TownePlace Suites El Centro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to El Centro

We found TownePlace Suites El Centro to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $209. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3003 South Dogwood Avenue. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.3 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $187, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro, at 350 Smoketree Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1.4 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Comfort Inn & Suites El Centro has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, breakfast, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $188 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2354 South Fourth Street. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn El Centro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to El Centro
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn El Centro is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $231, and it's located at 598 East Wake Avenue. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in El Centro?

El Centro Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$198

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in El Centro, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $198. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in El Centro.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 2-star hotels: $198


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